I'm not interested in Hillis because he would most likely be a one year rental player. With Leshoure coming back next year, I can't see the Lions giving Hillis the contract that he wants, so he would leave via FA. Combine that with what the Browns would probably be asking for him, and it simply isn't worth it IMO.

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October 13th, 2011, 11:55 am

m2karateman

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Re: Peyton Hillis?...

slybri19 wrote:

I'm not interested in Hillis because he would most likely be a one year rental player. With Leshoure coming back next year, I can't see the Lions giving Hillis the contract that he wants, so he would leave via FA. Combine that with what the Browns would probably be asking for him, and it simply isn't worth it IMO.

+1

The Madden Curse continues......in a way.

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October 13th, 2011, 12:26 pm

Killwill25

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Re: Peyton Hillis?...

slybri19 wrote:

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I'm not interested in Hillis because he would most likely be a one year rental player. With Leshoure coming back next year, I can't see the Lions giving Hillis the contract that he wants, so he would leave via FA. Combine that with what the Browns would probably be asking for him, and it simply isn't worth it IMO.

yes, of course he would just be a one year rental

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October 13th, 2011, 12:43 pm

WestCoastLionsFan

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Re: Peyton Hillis?...

Any player that doesn't play because his agent advised him not to isn't exactly the kind of guy I would want around. If you're going to hold out, then hold out, but don't allow the team to count on you all week and then not play. There are more peoples futures at stake than just your own. I realize he has to protect his future, blah blah blah, but that was a d!ck move if you ask me. He let his team down and showed his rectum.

October 13th, 2011, 1:52 pm

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Re: Peyton Hillis?...

slybri19 wrote:

I'm not interested in Hillis because he would most likely be a one year rental player. With Leshoure coming back next year, I can't see the Lions giving Hillis the contract that he wants, so he would leave via FA. Combine that with what the Browns would probably be asking for him, and it simply isn't worth it IMO.

I agree completely, I'd take him at a bargain/rental rate for the rest of the season if the Browns are willing to part with him. I think he would be a very good upgrade for our offense, but I wouldn't want him as a long-term option.

Um, you don't follow the news on Hillis do you? He's having an MRI on his hamstring. Plus, he hasn't done much at all this year, or during the 2nd half of last year. Look at his production this year. His rushing yds have been:

57, 94, 46, and 14. He has 2 TDs. Plus he's missed one game with illness (and is alleged to have skipped that game to try to force the team to give him a new contract or trade him). But regardless of that, let's look at his production last year. His yards were:

41, 35, 144, 102, 28, 41, 69, 184, 82, 48, 131, 57, 108, 59, 35, 14.

For me, that looks like 3 big games, 2 good games, and the rest nothing special. He also didn't score a TD in the last 5 games of the year.

I'll stand by my contention that he's nothing special. Plus there's no good reason he'd come to Detroit. The Lions aren't going to contend for a Super Bowl this year. They still have too many holes.

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October 17th, 2011, 3:44 pm

m2karateman

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Re: Peyton Hillis?...

Killwill25 wrote:

Not looking like such a bad option now

I'd rather go after Tashard Choice. It's been said the Cowboys are willing to deal him.

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